Europe Finland Intellectual Property

Borenius is a formidable practice that offers strong capabilities across a huge range of IP law topics. The team advises on trade mark litigation and enforcement, patent litigation and licensing agreements. Lawyers in the firm are recognised for their focus on blue-chip clients within life sciences, with an impressive client list that includes several major global generic pharmaceutical companies. Borenius also acts for clients on copyright matters. The law firm represents clients at all levels of the Finnish court system including the Court of Helsinki, Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court.

Roschier is a market-leading team advising on all key areas of IP rights management and protection. The law firm handles patent litigation on behalf of international telecoms companies, as well as acting for pharmaceutical clients. Lawyers in the practice further advise major international brands on trade mark registrations and on opposition and infringement proceedings brought before Finnish courts. Roschier's scope of expertise further extends to advising on IP strategies and anti-counterfeiting measures. The law firm regularly advises clients on global trade mark and patent portfolio management.

Castrén & Snellman is a much-admired practice which handles a broad range of IP matters, including trade mark infringement cases, patent disputes and brand protection issues. The team also advises on marketing and advertising matters. The law firm's client roster includes technology, manufacturing and pharmaceutical companies.

Eversheds Sutherland is a well-regarded team advising on a wide scope of matters related to IP law. The practice acts on trade mark and copyright infringement cases, offering additional support in brand protection matters. Members of the team represent both private and state-owned organisations in cross-border patent prosecution mandates.

Hannes Snellman is a skilled team advising on trade mark and patent infringements, as well as the management of trade mark portfolios and matters related to misuse of trade secrets. The team works closely with the firm's corporate department to assist with the intellectual property aspects of mergers. The law firm's client roster includes companies from the media, IT, consumer goods and life sciences sectors. Lawyers in the practice also assist with IP licensing agreements.

Krogerus often advises clients on portfolio management and brand protection matters. The law firm represents clients in contentious patent and trade mark mandates, as well as advising on copyright legislation. Lawyers in the team are a popular choice for clients from the technology and media industries. The team further assists with rebranding and the IP aspects of commercial agreements.

Waselius & Wist is experienced in advising clients on the protection and enforcement of IP rights, including copyrights, trade marks and patents. The team is also adept at handling matters related to trade secrets. Waselius & Wist advises organisations from a range of sectors including pharmaceutical, technology and food and beverage.